Chicken fingers vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken fingers and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 31% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 1.244mg of Vitamin B5, while Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.526mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.87 g
Fructose:
1.14 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~16.1g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 17.03g | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 401mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.514g |
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| Choline | 43.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 2.705g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.